Overhaulin': The 2011 BMW X5 Gets PLENTY Of All-New Updates To Keep It At The TOP Of Its Game

With BMW, the refreshes just keep on coming. You did not think that the Bavarians were going to leave the 2011 X5 out, did you?

2011 BMW X5 LCI FULL Press Release

For 2011, the X5 sees some substantial changes by way of new motors, packaging and new lighting. Now the X5 will be powered by a twin-turbo V8 producing 400-horsepower and 450 lb-ft of torque. Sound familiar? That is because it is derived from the X6 xDrive50i. Zero to 60 will come in a quick 5.3 seconds. Pricing for the xDrive50i will begin at $59,275*.

Additionally, if you want to be more frugal, the N55, single turbo powerplant with 300-horsepower will be named the xDrive35i. Zero to 60 will come in 6.4 seconds, the same as the outgoing xDrive48i. Pricing will begin at $46,675* but there will be two packages offered on the xDrive35i. Premium and Sport, which will both start at $52,475* and $54,975*, respectively.

Mated to these motors will be a new eight-speed automatic transmission featuring Steptronic.